New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 3/21/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (-110) Red Wings (-110)

Little Caesars Arena is the location where the Detroit Red Wings (35-28-6) will take on the New York Islanders (29-24-15) on Thursday. The line on this matchup has the Islanders at -110 and the Red Wings are opening at -110. The over/under has been set at 7.

The New York Islanders were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-1 defeat to the Hurricanes in their previous game. New York amassed 7 penalty minutes in this contest. In addition, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to score. The Islanders had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in this loss. In the game, they tallied a score on 1 out of the 31 shots they tried.

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New York Islanders opponents have amassed 196 power play opportunities (25th in pro hockey) and have notched 56 goals in those chances. The Islanders thus far have had 2,249 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .901. New York has tried 2,034 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.9%. While playing at even strength, the Islanders have conceded 166 goals while notching 161 when they are on offense. New York has accounted for 191 power play opportunities and they have added 41 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 21.47%. For the current campaign, they have 73 points and their points percentage comes in at .537. When it comes to their scoring, the New York Islanders have accounted for 202 goals (22nd in the league) on the year and have given up 222.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Ilya Sorokin. Opponents have been able to score 459 goals versus Sorokin in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.53. Sorokin has participated in 186 games during his NHL career. His save percentage sits at .919 in his 10,897 minutes guarding the cage. He has accumulated a mark of 92-63-29 and he has started in 182 games. For his career, Sorokin has earned 124 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .681. Sorokin has had 5,681 shots taken against him and he has 5,222 saves.

When they were on the ice last, Detroit went up against the Blue Jackets in a game where the Red Wings notched a victory by a final score of 4-3. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this outing and converted 1 out of those opportunities. The Red Wings converted 4 goals of the 27 shots on goal they attempted.

The Red Wings have accumulated 178 goals at even strength and 56 goals (5th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Detroit has attempted 1,981 shots (22nd in the league) and has a shot percentage of 11.81%, while allowing the opposition 2,236 shots. Over the course of the season, the Detroit Red Wings have 234 goals, 76 points, as well as a points percentage of .551. They have allowed 232 goals to be scored by way of 190 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 241 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 23.24%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.19% on their oppositions 212 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.6%.

Across the rink you will find Alex Lyon patrolling the crease. Lyon has amassed a career record of 34-26-7 and has participated in 74 games. Lyon's quality start percentage sits at 50.8% and he has earned 33 quality starts in his professional career. He has accounted for 1,896 saves out of the 2,100 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .903. His opponents are averaging 3.07 goals per contest and he has yielded 204 goals altogether. He has started in 65 contests and has accumulated 3,981 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New York (-110)

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